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#11
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You do know that Metrosene is a POLY thread and not a cotton right? It is also spending for being a poly thread.
Are you sure that is what you want?
A good machine should take any thread, you might just need to use different needles!
Are you sure that is what you want?
A good machine should take any thread, you might just need to use different needles!
#13
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Location: Northern Michigan
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connecting threads, Superior Threads and Atlanta Thread company are only 3 of many, many thread companies who have great threads at good prices and reasonable shipping policies. I think Superior is the most (informative) of the web sites with free thread/needle charts you can print off that tell you about the different threads/ what needles to use with them and their best uses...a valuable resource. i purchase alot of my thread from Connecting thread (probably 75% another 24% from Superior and 1% from the lqs or other sources)
#16
My prefered thread is Aurifil, but there are alot of other good brands out there as well...It's just a matter of trying them and seeing which ones you like the best....Take note of what the thread is made from, some are 100% cotton, some poly, some rayon, you will have decorative threads, different weights of threads also......Good Luck in your search....
#17
I really like Connecting Threads essentials.....great thread, cheap, a bit linty (clean often) so many colors, great customer service.....I have a Janome 6600 and she isn't one bit particular about what thread I put in her....I also am using up old C&C for piecing, or whatever I find, as long as it withstands a strength test (can't stand to just toss it).....I refuse to spend mega $$$ on thread that won't perform any better than the cheaper stuff.....I would rather save those $$$ for more fabric! LOL
#18
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I like metrosene for garment sewing a lot, and I have used it for piecing. Yes, it is a polyester thread, but works well in my machine. Most of the time I use Superior SoFine 40 wt for piecing. It is also a poly but feels like cotton. I buy it in large cones in medium gray and medium tan and choose which one depending on whether I'm piecing mostly dark items or mostly light items. For quilting I have used about everything, but I probably use Aurifil the most. That is because my local shop carries it and it comes in lovely varigated colors that I like a lot. I have a Handiquilter Sweet 16, and I use the Superior SuperBob prowound bobbins for my quilting just about all the time. I generally choose a neutral color that matches the back.
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